The Week Ahead – 01/20/14 through 01/24/14

This week, we’re highlighting service opportunities on MLK Day, workshops on growing your visibility, and ample opportunity to network with other professionals in the Greater Boston area. Check out our nifty nine in this edition of The Week Ahead!

Monday, January 20th, 20144th Annual MLK Brunch and Service Event
Who: Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare
What: Brunch, scholarship presentations, and optional service project
When: 01/20/14, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: 1600 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, MA 02169 (Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare)
Why: Join Harvard Pilgrim for brunch and a program on service revolving around the theme of humanity and brotherhood. Stay for an on-site service project, creating gifts for local elementary school students.

4th Annual Cambridge MLK Day of Service 2014
Who: Many Helping Hands 365
What: Music, discussions, and hands on service projects
When: 01/20/14, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 (City Hall)
Why: Can’t make it out in the morning to give back to your community? Then don’t miss the a similar opportunity Monday afternoon! Service projects include making scarves, blankets, Valentines, activity kits, bookmarks, and care packages for people of all ages.

The First Year of HarvardX: Research Findings
Who: Harvard Graduate School of Education
What: Discussion of HarvardX’s first year
When: 01/21/14, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: 13 Appian Way, Larsen Hall, G-08, Cambridge, MA 02138 (Harvard)
Why: Get an update on research into and results from Harvard’s participation in the edX online platform. Speakers include Harvard faculty offering HarvardX courses, Harvard researchers, and more.